i think the former speaker nancy pelosi may have topped that this weekend when she answered no to a question about whether which could be a keel that just caps deductions for the wealthy but doesn't raise tax rates for them. now maybe possible -- no. flat out no. until pelosi's compromise killer, i put the senate minority leader in a class by himself in the obstructionist camp. now, of course, one can argue that senator patty merit, the fourth ranking senate democrat is the most out there with her hey, let's go over the fiscal cliff comments in order for to force republicans at the table. she's a champion idea that wants more over the cliff than republicans will fold. again, no harm, no foul. if mary doesn't change her tune, she's the most likely candidate to be named to the "mad money" wall of shame fiscal cliff an ex. there are other parts of the cliff that will give you huge layoffs, particularly in the defense industry. these jobs wouldn't be switched back like they're electric lights in your home. power goes out, they stay out. unless you think the defense budgets is wildly overinflated